Abstract: A sorting device for sorting out a multiplicity of pieces such as tickets according to their size including a cylindrical sorting drum rotatably mounted in a frame for storing therein pieces having different sizes to be sorted out, a first row of openings and associated tapered tongues for only passing therethrough pieces of a first particular size, a second row of openings and associated tapered tongues for only passing therethrough pieces of a second particular size, and a motor for rotating the sorter drum about its own axis to cause the pieces of the particular sizes to be discharged through the first and second rows of openings in the sorter drum.

Abstract: A sorting device for sorting out a multiplicity of pieces such as tickets according to their size, comprises a cylindrical sorter drum rotatably mounted in a frame for storing therein pieces having different sizes to be sorted out, means on the sorter drum including openings for passing therethrough pieces of a particular size only; and a motor for rotating the sorter drum about its own axis to cause the pieces of the particular size to be discharged through the openings out of the sorter drum.